Under Which Set of Circumstances Would It Not Be Appropriate

question 3

Multiple Choice

Under which set of circumstances would it not be appropriate to assume the value the noncontrolling shares is the same as the controlling shares?

• A) The acquisition is for less than 100% of the subsidiary.
• B) The fair value of the noncontrolling shares can be inferred from the value implied by the acquisition price.
• C) Active market prices for shares not obtained by the acquirer imply a different value.
• D) The amount of the "control premium" cannot be determined .

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